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24 vampy nail products & designs that channel autumn/winter’s trending aesthetic

By Jess Watts | 10 November 2026
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Cooler months call for darker shades. Burgundy, mulberry, royal blue…

50 trending autumn/winter nail designs for short nails

By Jess Watts | 9 November 2026
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As nail designs embrace deeper hues and intricate autumnal art,…

More than a manicure: these 6 products will turn a standard nail service into a luxury spa experience

By Helena Biggs | 8 November 2026
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A 45-minute nail appointment offers respite for so many: a…

How to adapt E-files & other tools for left-handed nail technicians

By Guest Writer | 8 November 2026
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Anna Fechina is a nail professional, educator, author & researcher…

Curated for creativity: check out the nail subscription box worth getting your hands on

By Helena Biggs | 7 November 2026
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Do you love nail mail? Wait, that’s a silly question.…

77 jewel-inspired nail designs entered into global nail art contest: winner revealed

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 November 2026
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The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for…

62 poppy nail design ideas for Remembrance Day

By Scratch Staff | 5 November 2026
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Remembrance Day falls on 11 November and presents an opportunity…

Could you win Battle of the Nail Techs? £2k prize offered to support business growth

By Helena Biggs | 4 November 2026
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The fifth edition of the Battle of the Nail Techs…

How to create framed cat eye nails & 22 ways to style the trend

By Jess Watts | 3 November 2026
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Cat eye nails have been one of the biggest nail…

Celebrate Bonfire Night with 25 firework nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 3 November 2026
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Decorate nails with pops of colour and sparkle this Bonfire…

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Scratch Stars Awards: practical judging day

Finalists in the following nine Scratch Stars Awards categories will battle it out in a live practical competition, followed by…

The Scratch Stars Party

It’s the standout industry celebration of the year, and one that’s talked about for months after the dancefloor clears. Set…

Nailympia London

Nailympia London – powered by Scratch, will take pace 10 and 11 October at the Professional Beauty trade show, ExCel…

Nailympia San Antonio

Nailympia San Antonio – powered by Scratch, will take place 29 and 30 August 2027 at the Premiere San Antonio…

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